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justin D'Antonio
justin D'Antonio Asked 14 years ago

Is it legal to play a match in professional competition without shoes on?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Justin,

Yes you can although I haven't seen it done for a long time.  I do remember the Papua New Guinea team in the 1970s playing without shoes. They were just more comfortable in bare feet.


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